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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Ben: An American Border Collie's Journey of Love and Service

Ben: An American Border Collie's Journey of Love and Service

Peridore, Stephen

Paperback

General Fiction

ISBN13: 9798195360719
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 3 2026
Pages: 218
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Strength of a Tuxedo-Coated Shield tells the moving true story of Ben, a tuxedo-coated Border Collie, and his life-changing partnership with Kendall, a brilliant teenager on the autism spectrum. Born in the quiet outskirts of Las Vegas, Ben is identified early for his rare 'quality of attention.' When Kendall's dads, Rod and Steve, bring Ben into their home, they begin a years-long journey of specialized training to transform a puppy into a professional service animal. The narrative explores the intricate mechanics of canine support-from 'grounding pressure' that de-escalates anxiety to 'buffer zones' that navigate crowded airports. Through road trips to the Nevada desert and the sun-drenched resorts of Scottsdale, Ben becomes the 'invisible scaffolding' that allows Kendall to move through a loud, unpredictable world with newfound confidence. More than just a working dog, Ben is a source of co-regulation for the entire family. This memoir is a deep dive into the science of scent, the discipline of service, and the profound emotional journey of a boy finding safety in the steady breathing of a dog beneath his bed

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